Schengen visa 35x45mm — Passport Photo Maker
The official size for Schengen visa 35x45mm is 35×45 mm at 300 DPI on a plain white background. Crop your photo below, then save a single photo or a 4x6 print sheet.
35x45mm is the standard size across Schengen visa applications, and the same size most European passports use. Unlike the US square, this is a tall rectangle, and the face is expected to fill a good proportion of the frame rather than sitting small in the middle.
What the photo needs
- Light plain background, usually white or light grey.
- Face square to the camera, neutral expression, mouth closed.
- Whole face visible from the top of the head to the shoulders.
- Sharp focus, even lighting, no red-eye or flash glare.
Common questions
Does every Schengen country use this size?
35x45mm is the common standard across Schengen applications, but individual consulates can add their own rules, so check the one you are applying to.
Can I use it for a UK application?
The UK uses the same 35x45mm dimensions, though it is no longer a Schengen country and has its own separate guidance. Verify against the current UK rules.
Are glasses allowed?
Rules have tightened across Europe and many consulates now refuse glasses outright. Photographing without them avoids the question entirely.
Other countries
35×45 mm at 300 DPI, white background.